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Burglary Rates in West Bromwich Central

Sandwell, West Midlands, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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West Bromwich Central recorded 79 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

79

3.90 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,794

187.3 per 1,000 residents

15% above the UK average0% below the West Midlands regional average

How does West Bromwich Central rank?

Within Sandwell

9 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

73th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

9
9
6
12
4
7
5
6
4
5
5
7
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1551
41%
Other Crime
909
24%
Shoplifting
412
11%
Vehicle Crime
337
9%
Drug Offences
187
5%
Anti-social Behaviour
179
5%
Robbery
88
2%
Burglary
79
2%
Theft from Person
52
1%

Property mix in West Bromwich Central

Source: Census 2021 · 7,828 households

Detached 14%Semi-detached 29%Terraced 21%Flats 36%

The most common property type in West Bromwich Central is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for West Bromwich Central homeowners

Most homes in West Bromwich Central are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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